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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

August 1 Celebration of Freedom

August 1, 1944 was the day that Nazi Germany invaded Warsaw and the Polish rebellion lost since Russia did not back up Poland like they said they would. Over 200,000 polish people were killed and, Polish people pause to remember that it was August 1 for those who were killed and after the fall of communism in 1989, they are free.There were flowers and candles all over Warsaw and scout troops having field days.

A monument dedicated to Freedom.

Flowers and candles left at the Royal Warsaw Castle which was completely destroyed during WWII and finally rebuilt in 1984.

A whole lot of great artwork here. The memorial really stands out and I bet can be seen from quite far away. The tote bags are gorgeous, and I would buy both the big and little one. The ship over the archway is beautiful, there are many craftsmen here.

That is quite an anniversary. Poland's recent story is not a particularly happy one, that's for sure. Britain and France declared war because of the German invasion - but neither country was in any position to do anything to back up their support.

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About Me

I am a retired technical writer, an avid folk dancer and a retired genealogist although I find it very hard to stay away from genealogy because I get too caught up in being the detective. I am a grandmother of four marvelous grandchildren. I write about whatever strikes my fancy. I have an Etsy shop displaying my hand made jewelry called Dian's Gems.